Can breast augmentation subglandual be done under local anesthesia with sedation if I fear general anesthesia?

Breast implant patients will find relief with a new pain pump that minimizes discomfort. This video, featuring Dr. Paul Zwiebel, explains how it works. Read the full story

Breast augmentation with Macrolane, a new large-scale filler, revitalizes curves without having to go under the knife. Dr. Christopher Inglefield of the UK discusses Macrolane in this video. Read the full story

Breast augmentation patients see the effects of surgery better with 3-D imaging. Dr. Paul Zwiebel explains how his patients have seen more desirable results using the 3-D technology. Read the full story

Breast implant scars can often be very subtle. And because there are three different types of incisions a doctor can use, the location of the scars can vary. This video shows where the incisions can be made. Read the full story

Breast augmentation surgery may be less risky using the Keller Funnel, to be unveiled at the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons later this week. Read the full story

Breast augmentation is a personal decision, and most women make the choice on their own, without the influence of family and friends, according to a survey by Dr. Jennifer Walden. Dr. Walden shares her findings about how women research information on breast augmentation, and important points prospective patients should consider. Read the full story

Today’s affordable 3-D imaging technology is revolutionizing the results patients can get from breast augmentation surgery. In this five-minute video you’ll learn how finding a surgeon who uses 3-D imaging to simulate augmentation outcomes can ensure you get the results you want from breast implant surgery. In this interview, Dr. Steve Teitelbaum explains the difference the 3-D imaging can make, as well as the limitations that exist. Read the full story

Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the world, but women do  it for a wide variety of reasons. For example, they may want to enlarge the size of genetically small breasts or improve the appearance of sagging breasts after losing a large amount of weight. Others may want to correct unevenly sized or shaped breasts, or restore breasts that have lost their position and firmness due to age, pregnancy, or breast feeding. Read the full story

Medical research has led to the development of cohesive gel breast implants–also called form stable breast implants or “gummy bear” implants–which have been used overseas since the mid-1990s. The implants have been in clinical trials in the U.S. for several years, and thousands of patients nationwide have undergone breast augmentation surgery using the new form stable implants, which hold their shape better and offer less chance of rupture compared to saline or traditional silicone gel implants. Read the full story